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Senior scientist with 8+ years of experience in assay development

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I am a Senior Research Scientist and Assay Development Manager with over eight years of experience in assay development, proteomics, and drug discovery, specializing in diagnostics for oncology and infectious diseases. My expertise lies in leading cross-functional research projects, developing innovative biochemical assays, and optimizing diagnostic solutions to enhance product performance and accelerate market entry. Expertise & Skills I have extensive experience in assay development techniques, including ELISA, mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS & HPLC-MS/MS), PCR (qPCR/RT-PCR), and bioconjugation methods. My analytical skills extend to flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, capillary electrophoresis, and advanced data analysis using R, Python, and MATLAB. Additionally, I have a strong background in nanofabrication and sensor development, including photo/electron beam lithography and reactive ion etching. Research & Professional Experience I have led various research projects in both industry and academia. At Hound Labs Inc., I played a pivotal role in developing and optimizing highly sensitive biochemical assays for detecting cannabinoids in breath samples, working closely with regulatory agencies and CDMOs. I also contributed to strategic product development and clinical study design. Previously, at ProteinSimple (a BioTechne brand), I developed protein characterization assays and automated screening methods for drug discovery applications. My postdoctoral research at Tulane University focused on nanoplasmonic biosensors for detecting extracellular vesicle biomarkers, contributing to non-invasive diagnostic advancements for infectious diseases. During my PhD at Arizona State University, I developed high-throughput liquid biopsy assays for early cancer detection, collaborated with leading cancer research centers, and designed novel nanoplasmonic biosensors for disease diagnostics. Publications & Contributions I have authored 18 peer-reviewed articles with over 900 citations, including research on nanoplasmonic sensors, exosome-based cancer diagnostics, and protein analysis techniques. My work has been presented at international conferences, and I have collaborated with leading institutions such as Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson Cancer Center. How I Can Help With my deep expertise in assay development, biosensor design, proteomics, and data analytics, I can provide consulting, research, and development services for projects involving diagnostic assay optimization, biomarker discovery, and advanced analytical techniques. Feel free to connect with me for collaborations, research opportunities, or consulting engagements in these specialized fields.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Microarrays
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Biomedical Engineering
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Electron Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Biological Engineering
• ☆ Biomarker Discovery
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Biosensors
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Feasibility Study, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Compliance , Product Launch Support, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

Senior Scientist

Hound Labs Inc.

July 2022 - July 2024

Scientist

ProteinSimple - A Biotechne Brand

January 2021 - July 2022

Postdoctoral research scholar

Tulane University - School of Medicine

August 2020 - January 2021

Graduate Research Assistant

Biodesign Institute

August 2016 - August 2020

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Arizona State University

August 2016 - August 2020

Materials Science and Engineering

Oklahoma State University

August 2013 - August 2014

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pouya Amrollahi, Dali Sun, Zhen Zhao, Sarah Spiegel, Yang Liu, Jia Fan, Jing Hu, Christopher J. Lyon, Meihua Wan, Tony Y. Hu(2021). Dye-free spectrophotometric measurement of nucleic acid-to-protein ratio for cell-selective extracellular vesicle discrimination . Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 179. p. 113058. Elsevier {BV}

Pouya Amrollahi, Tejasav S. Sehrawat, Juan P. Arab, Mengfei Liu, Meihua Wan, Jia Fan, Yasuhiko Nakao, Elisa Pose, Amaia Navarro‐Corcuera, Debanjali Dasgupta, et al. (2021). Circulating Extracellular Vesicles Carrying Sphingolipid Cargo for the Diagnosis and Dynamic Risk Profiling of Alcoholic Hepatitis . Hepatology.

Pouya Amrollahi, Ali Basiri, Xiahui Chen, Jing Bai, Joe Carpenter, Zachary Holman, Chao Wang, Yu Yao (2019). Nature-inspired chiral metasurfaces for circular polarization detection and full-Stokes polarimetric measurements . Light: Science & Applications.

Amrollahi, P., Tayebi, L.(2016). Bioreactors for heart valve tissue engineering: A review . Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 91. (4). p. 847-856.

Amrollahi, P., Shah, B., Seifi, A., Tayebi, L.(2016). Recent advancements in regenerative dentistry: A review . Materials Science and Engineering C. 69. p. 1383-1390.

Amrollahi, P., Ataie, A., Nozari, A., Seyedjafari, E., Shafiee, A.(2015). Cytotoxicity Evaluation and Magnetic Characteristics of Mechano-thermally Synthesized CuNi Nanoparticles for Hyperthermia . Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 24. (3). p. 1220-1225.

Amrollahi, P., Ataie, A., Nozari, A., Sheibani, S.(2014). Synthesis and characterization of cuni magnetic nanoparticles by mechano-thermal route . Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism. 27. (2). p. 481-485.

Mahboubi, S., Rajabi, A., Ataie, A., Nozari, A., Amrollahi, P.(2013). Synthesis and characterization of nano-crystalline calcium hexaferrite particles by mechano-thermal method . Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism. 26. (4). p. 1353-1356.

BOOK

Amrollahi, P., Krasinski, J.S., Vaidyanathan, R., Tayebi, L., Vashaee, D.(2016). Electrophoretic deposition (Epd): Fundamentals and applications from nano-to microscale structures . Handbook of Nanoelectrochemistry: Electrochemical Synthesis Methods, Properties, and Characterization Techniques. p. 561-592.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Rahman, A., Amrollahi, P., Jayakumar, B., Shanmugavelayudam, S.K.(2015). Analytical model for predicting the effective thermal conductivity of foam filled non-metallic honeycombs . CAMX 2015 - Composites and Advanced Materials Expo. p. 1745-1755.